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WP55 OHG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 OHG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,067 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 137,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 134,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 126,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 126,954 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,220 miles

CO emission conditions only just met

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of lower arm mount area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of lower arm mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,676 miles

emissions only just passed after additive and road-test (catalyst suspect)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 97,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pad wiring broken and rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear pads getting low(exact condition of rear in ner pads not known)-limited vision

slight binding of nearside rear brake(wheel bearing not tested)-

wear in nearside front lower wishbone bush

Fail 5 Sep 2014 83,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

rear pads getting low(exact condition of rear in ner pads not known)-limited vision

slight binding of nearside rear brake(wheel bearing not tested)-

wear in nearside front lower wishbone bush

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,818 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,727 miles

both rear tyres worn on raised tread(225/50/17)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,421 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,215 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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WP55 OHG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP55 OHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP55 OHG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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